This is a very good place for lunch if you work locally. Sandwiches are good, prices are reasonable, but most important it is NOT A LONG WAIT. You are always in and out in less than 10 minutes leaving you time to eat before going back to work. read more

This establishment has been here for decades. They sure know how to make a hero. Their salads are wonderful also.

Did they change their bread? Seemed like regular Italian bread last week, not the very soft bread they've had.

Love this spot so much for a high quality sandwich! My favorite is the chicken supreme with the works! This is a great lunch spot and they even cater which is such a plus for parties! Highly recommend checking them out My Hero is a hidden gem! read more

Best local hero shop around. Not too much of one thing and not enough of something else. They also support the local community. Chicken club, the champ, all American and chicken cutlets mozzarella red peppers is another hero to die for. The line might seem long at lunch but it moves and everyone is treated respectfully. Absolutely my go to place for quality food read more

As far as heros go, this place makes a solid one. We went during lunchtime on a Saturday and were met with a line out the door. The line moved steadily though and we placed our order after about 20 minutes. The inside is pretty narrow but did have a few tables that were all occupied by catering orders. Definitely a take out spot unless you can snag one of the three picnic tables outside. CG and I split the chicken supreme and bocconcini on whole wheat heros. I enjoyed both. I was surprised at how soft and fresh the bread was-- sometimes it's all the difference in a sandwich. The chicken in the supreme was seasoned well and tender. The eggplant in the bocconcini was interesting in a good way. The eggplant was not fried but still so good. Both sandwiches had an abundance of the works -- roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato, onion, oil and vinegar. I would definitely come back to try some other sandwiches but call my order in. read more

My Hero - Bocconcini - Delis Near Me - Merrick, New York

Amazing sandwiches. Best bread and always fresh. The go to place when we have out of state visitors.

SO good. I love, love, love their shrimp club sandwich. It is AMAZING. If you want it, I would recommend ordering it in advance because they fry the shrimp after you order it. Downside to this place- it looks old/dingy inside and they only take cash, BUT the sandwiches are great! They also have a couple of benches in the front if you rather eat outside. read more

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Place has been consistently good for the 10+ years I've been going. Hasn't changed, doesn't need to. Great sandwich every time.

This place makes the best chicken cutlet hero's anywhere hands down!!!! I highly recommend you order from this deli for hero's!!!

Subway got nothing on this place. If you think Subway is good then you haven't tried this place. Tried the Chicken Club, Roast Beef Melt, and The Champ. All three were very delicious and just eating half a sub was very filling. These guys don't skimp on the portion sizes and toppings. I will definitely be back next time I'm around Merrick/East Meadow. read more

The best sandwich shop on the island!! Excellent food and excellent service, doesn't matter if it's a single sandwich for lunch or big catered hero! read more

Looks like a 1930's bungalow in the Catskills but what's inside is the ticket...great, huge old school hero's!! Big long breads overstuffed with meats, cheeses, sauces, etc!! Have extensively ordered the eggplant parm, chicken parm, chicken supreme, etc...they just don't make a bad sammich!! Prices very reasonable for what you get, definitely worth a trip!! No indoor dining but there are some nice parks in the area. read more

The recipe for their success isn't a hard one. Big portions at a fair price. Nothing crazy but always delicious. Good work.

Literally the best sandwiches around. Their bread is unparalleled. Great food. Great value. Will continue to crave their chicken club. read more

By far the best sandwich place in Nassau County. Worth the wait. From the freshest bread to the meats... to whatever sorcery they use to make their subs taste better than any other place - a top notch sub shop! And the people who run it - despite being overwhelmed with lines of people - always nice and polite. read more

Best Hero is town. Get the chicken club with melted cheddar. Amazing chicken parm.. All American and The Champ are the cold cut hero's you can get. Forget Jersey Mike's go to my hero! read more

If you live in town then mostly everyone will tell you if you want a good hero/sandwich then My Hero is the place to go. I don't think theres one time ive been there when there wasnt at least a small line. And from the outside it doesn't look like much, its wasy to pass and not notice but thats part of the charm of this homey establishment. I personally always get the american and they put a house vinaigrette on their sandwiches (which is delicious) but if you dont want that on your hero make sure to let them know. And it doesn't stop with an array of different types of heroes, they also have great breakfast sandwiches and healthy portions. So if you ever find yourself not just hungry, but HANGRY, then this spot is the perfect remedy. Located directly next door to carvel, its not a place you wanna miss. Highly recommend! read more

The heroes are awesome. The bread is quality along with all ingredients of these loaded sandwiches. The staff is efficient and friendly. It was my first time there but I will return. read more

Been here a few times and never disappointed. Nice portions and fast service. All the cold cuts are Boars Head Brand as well.

When I started my trek over to My Hero I was ready to give them a bad review. My wife and I had just gone to Robert Moses and wanted lunch on the way home. We tried calling in our order here and got a busy signal over and over again. I don't like waiting if I can avoid it and I really don't like having to stand in line if I can avoid it so when I pulled up to this deli and saw a line I was annoyed. I should be making a simple pick up and not dealing with this crowd. The whole ordeal probably took 20 minutes which isn't bad. The wait to order was probably half the battle. They have an interesting system here. The person who takes your order also makes your order. They had 4 or 5 people making sandwiches so sometimes the line stalls as they are all busy. The thing is this place knows what they're doing. The line moves and once they have your order it's out in minutes. The thing about this place is its really busy so you know it's gotta be good. My wife and I got a chicken club and a roast beef melt. We got them both large because it's only a few dollars more. Both sandwiches and 1 soda came out to $20 which is good value. These sandwiches are huge. There are a few tables to eat at but this is more of a to go place. There is a small parking lot in the back, do not park in the carvel parking lot. They make it clear that you will be towed. The chicken club was one of the best deli sandwiches I've ever had. For some reason, all of the elements work together and it's just so delicious. Like I said I wanted to give this place less stars after I couldn't call in my order. This sandwich was so good it demanded 5 stars. The roast beef sandwich was really good but even my wife said the chicken club was better and she never says chicken is better then roast beef. I can't stress enough how much I recommend this chicken club sandwich. This place was really good I just hope next time they pick up the phone on my way over. read more

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Hands down, the very best hero's eva!!! Same owners since the 60's, 3 picnik tables out front. And a few tables inside. Horrendous parking, but even that keeps no one away....it just paces the crowd. 3, 4 and 5 foot heros, round and a crowd pleaser. Chicken Club, my kids leave off mayo and get ranch. The other reviews go into detail about "the works". Best cole slaw (sweet like Ben's) and pasta salad. Always busy, worth the wait or try to call ahead...don't let parking or the wait deter you. CASH only, Closed SUNDAYS (except for catering pick up) read more

I took down the Champ....actually my wife and I did. Stopped here on our visit with family in NY. They are taking good covid precautions by only allowing 3 people and requiring spacing between. The Champ was the highlight though, great soft bread. Regret having to share. read more

I've been here multiple times over my years on the island. I left Queens at 14 and I've been coming here ever since. I've had a few different things on the menu and everything has been amazing. What I usually go with is the chicken club. Coming here on lunch breaks when in high school to meeting up with friends for a bite to eat, my hero has always been there. The staff is super friendly and have been working there forever. They work super fast and are super attentive even when they are packed with people and there's a line out the door (which is very common). If I had to recommend one sandwich that everyone should start off with is the chicken club and put a little bit of hot sauce to just top it off. From there on it's an adventure. I feel like this review is long over due and most people know this placing being so good just by the word of mouth but I'm putting it here online so it can be here forever. My hero is the best sandwich spot ever. Before coming in be aware that they are cash only and can get extremely busy but I promise you it is always worth it. read more

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I am writing this review strictly focused on my experiences at this location within the last couple months, hoping that someone on the management team will read this and consider the feedback productive and fair. As someone who has worked in restaurants for the the last 10 years it becomes second nature for me to walk into any food establishment and quickly assess what it is that keeps a business like this afloat and what I would do to improve the overall hospitality and efficiency of the 10+ team members they have on any given day. I am not an elite Yelper but my experiences here have been worse and worse every time I visit that I have to let everyone know that the hype isn't all it's worked up to be. While I don't expect them to completely change the format of the business I think it is important that they understand that quick take-out food should be exactly that-- quick and painless! The last couple times I have visited I have waited 20-30 minutes from the moment I entered to walk out with my food, even on slower days. Aside from the bread which is always extremely soft and fresh the food quality has taken quite a dip. In addition to the food being plain and average I have noticed major cleanliness and food safety violations that genuinely make me want to give this place up entirely. Dirty counter spaces (where they build the sandwiches) and employees eating their meals while making food for the guests are something I just cannot tolerate. I am giving this place a generous 3 stars due to the fact that I have been coming here for years and have had some really good experiences, unfortunately the bad experiences have heavily outweighed the good ones. I will be back but not anytime soon. read more

I'm a regular @ My Hero because they make THE BEST Bacon, Egg 'n Cheese Hero hands down! For Mother's Day, we ordered 1/2 trays of Penne Alla Vodka, Chicken Francaise, Stuffed Rolled Eggplant & Sausage and Peppers. Believe me when I tell you, ALL were ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! The chicken francaise had a very nice lemony sauce and was lightly breaded. The penne had the right amount of vodka sauce and was perfectly al dente! The eggplant was stuffed w/ ricotta and topped w/ a very flavorful sauce and mozzarella cheese. The sausage and peppers was another winner!! They used plump, sweet sausage that 'snapped' when you bit into it (casing). It was also in a delicious tomato sauce along w/ green peppers. For catering, I know where to go from now on. My Hero truly is MY HERO!! read more

My Hero - This is a SMALL bacon and egg hero. Cost $4.89 You should see the LARGE one! - Delis Near Me - Merrick, New York

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This is like half a deli now...they don't serve coffee, want cream cheese...they don't have it either...and they only take cash....done with this place... read more

Easily four-and-a-half stars. My Hero is the best Sandwich spot in Nassau County. Many frequenters will rave about the Champ or the Chicken Club, but I'm a fan of making my own creations because this venue is the epitome of making a sandwich an expression of yourself. My old go-to was Ham Capicola, Salami, Pepperoni, Fresh Mozzarella, and the Works. My new go-to is Turkey, Roasted Peppers, and the Works. If I remember correctly, the Works is supposed to consist of lettuce, tomato, onion, salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar, but the ratio of each ingredient that the sandwich crafter applies changes the flavor and the texture of your sandwich, Please, do not skip on the Works. Also, My Hero becomes very busy around noon, so much so, that they take the phone off the hook. read more

My Hero is, admittedly, very popular with locals. We've found that the best way to deal with them is to phone in an order in advance and pick it up. Today, we were on our way back from Suffolk County, so we phoned a half hour in advance and got a busy signal. More busy signals for the half hour it took to arrive, where people were l;ined well out the door. It was clear to us that they were so busy, they just left their phone off the hook. I wrote the above several years ago. Recently we went back and found that they are just fine if you make sure to go early on a weekday. Bottom line is their food is really good and is a heck of a bargain. Upgraded to 3.5 stars. read more

My hero rocks. Their hero's are high quality ingredients made with care on excellent bakery hero rolls. Never disappointed.

Best chicken club in the world. Only place to go if you want a Hero Owner Anthony is great

My Hero makes fantastic heros. The Bread is fresh and soft and the salads are fresh and full of flavor. The coldcuts are good quality. The only downside is they are cash only. Highly recommend "The Champ" with "The Works". The place is quite small but they have tables to sit and enjoy your food. They also have outdoor seating. read more

To be blunt I ordered a salad & they gave me a sandwich. When I returned it I was literally yelled & laughed at by 3 employees who told me this is what I ordered. Then they told me "you don't even know what you want you asked for three different things" when I told them again what happened (that I ordered a Salad in a bowl & received a hero) I was told to keep my mouth shut if I wanted my food that I already paid for..... never in my life have I ever experienced anything like that, it was pathetic read more

Never had a bad meal in 25 years! Love the Champ hero. All their heroes are great and the prices are very good.

Sandwiches are good but service sucks. I am willing to endure the bad service though. It's always fresh.

The line is usually pretty long here but its worth the wait! The food is really good, tastes fresh, and they give big portions. Minus one star because they messed up my order, (asked for a whole wheat wrap and got regular). Another con is that thier phone is always off the hook so you cant really call in an order. read more

My Hero - Delis Near Me - Merrick, New York

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I can't stress this enough - you HAVE to go here if you're in the area. It's the best hero (sub, sandwich, hoagie... whatever you want to call it) I've ever had, hands down. This quality comes with a wait, though - no matter when you go there will be a line, often out the door. When you go know it's cash only, too. Enough seating, but not all too much - about 3 small tables when you walk in, two more in the back, and three picnic tables outside. You sit down after you get your food - no waiter service or anything like that. I'd say their most popular hero would be the Chicken Club (chicken cutlets, lettuce, tomato, mayo & bacon), but my personal favorite is a make-your-own (they do that too) chicken cutlet with fresh mozzarella and the works (thinly sliced onion, lettuce, tomato, salt, pepper, oregano, oil and vinegar). They also have salads, chips, knishes, etc. but I'm always super full from the sandwich itself. Writing this I'm so excited to go back the next time I'm near that area. read more

I have never had a bad meal here. Affordable, friendly counter staff, and sandwiches are made quickly. They don't skimp on portions and worth the wait! read more

This is it... the one, the only, My Hero. I've never had a bad sandwich there, no matter what I've ordered. Easily the best deli I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot of them! You can't go wrong no matter what you choose, but if you can only have one, go with the Chicken Club, it's perfection in hero form. read more

I think it's overrated. I've heard a lot of hype and good things from reviews and friends, but unfortunately our lunch last weekend fell short of satisfactory. The line was out the door when we got there (not to mention having to find street parking) so it added to the angst and anticipation. I went with the lauded chicken club and hubby chose the champ with the works. The sandwiches are HUGE so you get a lot of bang for your buck, but not a lot of flavor. We went halfsies and I just couldn't understand why people love this place. Both lacked flavor...and we were basically eating because we were hungry, not because we enjoyed it. The chicken was not seasoned at all and the deli meats tasted bland. Highly disappointed :( read more

My Hero - Chicken Club...bland - Delis Near Me - Merrick, New York